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Baby Nora | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
"On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder, that the stars peeked in to see you, and the night wind whispered, life will never be the same again."
Those first few moments at home as a new family....there is truly nothing quite like it....
So many memories in those first few days at home with your new baby. It's a mix of just about every emotion imaginable, but so full of love at the same time. I promise you will never look back on these moments captured and regret this point of time that you preserved forever. The tiny little hands, the teeny little toes, that button nose and the way the skin starts to flake off....the pin prick on the heel from the hospital, the baby hair. All these things grow, change and heal and soon your teeny tiny baby will be toddling around the house calling out for "mama and dada". I hope you savor these moments and remember just how important they truly are. Being invited into the homes of my clients and allowed to record these priceless moments will always fill my heart. The bond of this brand new family is unbreakable and being able to witness the love and joy amongst this new family is simply amazing.
Newborn sessions are always held in your own home because that's where the love is (not to mention, it's SO much easier to just stay in the comfort of your home instead of packing up your baby and everything you MIGHT need to take to a studio). Home gives everyone a chance to relax and settle into the love of one another. Being at home gives us a chance to take feeding break, cuddling breaks of any break you might need (this includes you too, Dad.... ;) ). Home is love.
Thank you, MacMaster family, for allowing me capture you all together during these fleeting moments. Baby Nora is beyond precious and I know she is so very loved.
Are you expecting soon and looking to record these first few moments together as a new family! I'm currently booking lifestyle newborn sessions through September 2018. I'd love to chat with you about your story and how very important it is to have this time captured and recorded! Email me for more info or click here to be taken to the "contact page".
Baby Love | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
My absolute favorite thing about my sessions is that I get to relive bits and pieces of my life as I view my clients lives. This picture above could have been me almost 7 years ago as I brought Drew home from the hospital (to a sister who barely blinked an eye in his direction at first). It's a bittersweet perspective because I remember fumbling through those first days full of emotions. There was happiness, joy, elation, but also worry, anxiety and stress about how in the world we were going to manage two kiddos under two. Now, as I sit with my clients and see their lives unfold in front of my camera, I remember all those moments, but I also see the other little things that I probably overlooked the first time. The curl of hair, the gentle touch from big sister, time standing still. When you're IN the mix of the craziness, it's often hard to truly see how beautiful everything is.
Even with my personal photos, being on the other side of the camera allows me to slow down and savor the moment. It gives me a fresh perspective on an otherwise crazy moment. Little kids don't necessarily WANT to be a part of my session....especially the younger ones. My sessions are sometimes crazy and chaotic. If you've ever tried to make a two-year old do something EVER, you know what I'm talking about. They don't WANT to hold the new baby at all. They want to run and play and BE A KID. All that is totally fine. I want them to be themselves and be kids. I know it may make it hard for you, mama, during these crazy times, but I promise I have tricks up my sleeve....and I promise we are making magic even though it seems like chaos.
Soooo...the point of all my rambling is that these moments change so quickly and I wish I would have had someone come and capture us during this precious time. I wish I had more of ME in our photos. You need these photos, mamas and dadas. Your babies need these photos.
Are you expecting soon and looking to record these first few moments together as a new family! I'm currently booking lifestyle newborn sessions through September 2018! I'd love to chat with ya about how very important it is to have this time preserved! Email me or click right here and I'll send ya more info lickety-split!
Blessed beyond belief | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
A baby is the greatest gift ever and this sweet family brought tears to my eyes. I am always so incredibly thankful to everyone who opens their doors to me and allows me into their home during this intimate time.
This sweet mama had the most heartbreaking and inspiring story ever and being a witness to her strength was truly amazing. I've learned that everyone has some type of story to tell. Some are love stories, some are heart wrenching stories, some are a mix of both. Being there with them, listening to the intimate details of bringing this new baby into the world, and then using my camera to tell the story will always be where my heart is. I want to tell your story. I want to show you the magic that lies within.
Congratulations Fallone family. You are blessed beyond belief. xo
Are you expecting soon and looking to record these first few moments together as a new family! I'm currently booking lifestyle newborn sessions through June 2018. I'd love to chat with you about your story and how very important it is to have this time captured and recorded! Email me for more info.
Brand New | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
It's amazing how just one sound, one sight or one smell can take you back to a certain time and place. Every single time I walk into a home with a sweet newborn baby, the emotions come rushing back and I remember all those teeny-tiny details about my sweet babies. My babies keep growing and growing, but I remember these moments like they were yesterday. I'm pretty sure I wasn't as cool, calm and collected as I am during my newborn sessions, but that makes it even that much sweeter. I get to relive my days while showing others just how precious their life truly is. My ultimate goal at every single newborn session is to capture those details and memories that fade so very quickly with time. It's to preserve the here and now and document all the bits and pieces, no matter how small or how trivial at that moment. The snuggles, the curly toes, the flaky skin....it's the in-between moments that count the most.
Sweet baby Anna was as darling as she looks and it was a dream to capture her and her parents during these first few magical days together. This new life is amazingly precious and words just don't do it justice. You have to BE there to see it, feel it, experience it. If you're a mama, either with tiny babies or big grown babies, you know exactly what I'm talking about, right?? The coos, the noises, the smells and even those sweet baby cries are what these sessions are all about. I am forever grateful to all my clients who invite me into their home to document this time together. Here's a little peek at sweet baby Anna.
Are you expecting soon and looking to record these first few moments together as a new family! I'm currently booking lifestyle newborn sessions through June 2018! I'd love to chat with ya about how very important it is to have this time preserved! Email me and I'll send ya more info lickety-split!
Baby Vivian | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
Sweet baby.
I had the incredible honor of documenting the birth of baby Vivian, so it was so wonderful to see her again a few days later. It always amazes me how quickly babies change - even during those first few days. Vivian was beyond precious and was just a little angel. Congrats, Laura and Brett, on your beautiful baby girl.
Baby Knox | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
Oh sweet baby.
My heart just wants to burst at every single newborn session. New life is just so precious. This is how every day should be spent....cuddling babies and smiling non-stop. Congratulations Farina family on your sweet baby boy.
Baby Collins | Raleigh Newborn Photographer
These first few moments of life are just so unbelievably precious. The Crabtree family and their sweet baby girl, Collins, were just so amazing. There was SO much love between these three and it was pretty awesome to watch. The absolute SWEETEST part was that Dad had refused to take off his bracelet from their time in the hospital. I mean, how sweet is that? Sweet Collins was a dream and slept for almost the entire session (which really RARELY happens with an in-home session). There's something about these lifestyle sessions that just warms my heart.
Thank you, Crabtree family, for letting me capture you together.
Baby Graham | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
Newborn sessions will always be a favorite. New life is something so beautiful and watching a family love on a baby that's just a few days old is priceless. I was honored to be able to capture some images of my sweet friend, Megan and her adorable babies. Megan's daughter, Grace, is my daughter's "best friend forever" and we are so fortunate to have them in our life.
Baby Graham was an ANGEL and slept the entire time I was there (note to all you mamas - keep those bellies full and the house warm and those babies will sleep through the entire session! Promise!). He is such a blessing and he sure does have the best sister and mama around. xo
Baby Lane | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
"A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities."
I had the pleasure of photographing sweet baby Lane and his mama + daddy a few weeks ago. This little bundle of sweetness slept for the ENTIRE session and was just a dream. All he wanted was his mama and daddy to hold him and he was all set. It is always such an incredible honor to be welcomed into someone's home and allowed to capture their love, joy and connection.
Thank you, Corey and Mike, for inviting me into your darling home to capture your new family of three! xo
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniebryanphoto.com or via my contact page.
Baby Braxton | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
This sweet babe and his little family. So incredibly precious. Their family of two is now three and their little baby Braxton is adorable as ever.
Newborn sessions have all my heart. I love watching first time parents snuggle and cuddle their new little ones and being able to document these moments for them to look back on in years to come is priceless. Scroll on down to see more!
Thank you, Amber and Adam, for inviting me into your darling home to capture your new family of three! xo
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniebryanphoto.com or via my contact page.
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Baby Lily | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
I have all the heart eyes in the world for sweet baby Lily and I am so honored to have been able to capture Lily and her parents just a few days after she made her little way into this world.
Watching a first time mama and daddy with their new bundle of joy is priceless and being able to record some of those sweet moments is just my favorite. All the snuggles, cuddles, yawns and even those baby cries are worth documenting. Little Lily decided to stay awake for most of our session (just like a lot of those newborns who can easily get overstimulated), so she got extra snuggles from her mama and daddy for this session.
Thank you, Allison and Jimmy, for inviting me into your darling home to capture your new family of three! xo
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniebryanphoto.com or via my contact page.
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Baby Amelia | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
Oh sweet baby!
Baby Amelia was maybe THE BEST baby I have ever photographed. She didn't make a PEEP the entire time. Her mama and daddy say she gets fussy at night, but I'm not sure if I believe them. She was a total angel, not to mention the squishiest baby ever.
I love getting a glimpse of my client's everyday....their homes, nurseries, pets, personalities. Getting to really know them and being able to connect with them is really my favorite part of this whole gig. I'm a lucky gal, for sure.
Thank you Arika and Andrey for letting me spend the morning with you and sweet baby Amelia. xo
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.
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Baby Amelia | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
Gimme all the babies.
I never tire of spending the day with a new little one + their sweet family. It really is such an honor to be welcomed into someone's home...a family's new life...and allowed to document those moments together.
My favorite part of any session is being able to connect with all the mamas and daddies. I always strive to make everyone feel comfortable and at home...not stressed or worried about pictures or certain moments being captured.
Amelia's mama, Ann, is an amazing photographer, so naturally she was completely at ease with our session. We cuddled baby Amelia, chatted, chased her sweet son around the house and snapped some pictures. It was my very favorite way to start any Saturday!
Thank you so much, Tobler family, for allowing me to capture a glimpse of your wonderful life together with sweet baby Amelia. xo
Baby Austin + Baby Brady | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
Oh sweet baby. Or babies, I should say! Two is always better than one and I was SO incredibly honored to be able to capture sweet baby Austin and baby Brady. Brothers. So very different, but so very amazing. I loved seeing how their little personalities were already showing even at 8 weeks. Sweet mama sure is lucky to have these little boys in her life.
Being invited into someone's home and having the opportunity to spend a few hours with them is always so amazing. I love getting a peek at the real life and I especially love being able to capture the love and emotion of a family.
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.
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Baby Wells | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
It's always such an honor to be welcomed into someone's home just as they have welcome a sweet new baby. I met the Wood family and adorable baby Wells right before Christmas and the session was just magical. Baby Wells was a blessing to this family and you could see the love and joy they had for both her and her sweet sister. Thank you, Wood family, for allowing me to capture these precious moments for you. xo
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.
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Baby Malayna | Raleigh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer
Oh sweet baby!
I would give anything for a third baby, but my husband keeps saying no, so I'll just have to live vicariously through all of these sweet newborns. Newborn session has become my new favorite. They're slower paced, quiet and so darn sweet. There is nothing more precious than seeing new parents with their sweet bundle of joy.
I had the pleasure of capturing sweet baby Malayna and her beautiful mama one chilly morning early December. Malayna was born a few weeks early, so she was teeny-tiny. And she reminded me so much of my sweet Anna. Anna was full term, but I had some complications and ended up staying in the hospital for the week after she was born. She lost quite a bit of weight before we were able to go home and weighed in at a whopping 5 lbs. 12 oz. when we were discharged. Malayna was just as small as Anna and was just so precious. It brought back all of those mama memories and I my craving to do it all again grew as I held and photographed sweet Malayna. For now, though, my husband says I have to stick with newborn photography to get my baby fix.....
For newborn session inquiries, please contact me at stephanie@stephaniemakes.com or via my contact page.